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Case Studies on Ethical DilemmasEXAMINEYear 201520 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder

Case Study: You are the District Magistrate. A massive fire accident in an illegal fireworks manufacturing unit operating in a residential area results in the deaths of fifteen child labourers. Investigation reveals that the unit was operating without municipal licenses, but with the active connivance of local police and fire officials who collected regular bribes. The factory owner is a prominent local politician. Grieving families and local residents attack the police station. (a) What are the ethical and administrative failures in this tragedy? (b) How will you take immediate control of the situation and ensure impartial prosecution?

Exact Syllabus Pointer

Case studies on problems of integrity, conflict of interest, crisis management, political pressure, social boycott, ethical dilemmas in public office.

Connected Questions Across All Papers

Discovered through overlapping concepts: Illegal Fireworks Unit Fire, Child Labour Tragedy, Police-Factory Owner Nexus

Recurring Theme Trend: “Illegal Fireworks Unit Fire”

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